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In Ghana, men are helping fight gender-based violence

Isaac Kaledzi Upper East region, Ghana
July 29, 2024

Women's rights groups are mobilizing men in Ghana to curb gender-based violence. The strategy seems to be working in communities where men had a reputation for abusing women.

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Gender-based violence is prevalent in Ghana, where societal norms place women as subservient to men. Statistics show that one in four women face physical or sexual abuse from men.

Men are now starting to take a stand. Discover how rights groups like ActionAid Ghana and the International Federation of Women's Lawyers are mobilizing "male allies" to combat gender-based violence.